Eight Can Talk On Line at Once
The N. W. Bell Telephone company will spend 510000 to rebuild its Spencer system and add equipment. Long distance facilities will improve greatly with 264 miles of copper wire 135 poles and 275 cross arms used near Spencer. Several new circuits will connect Spencer to Sheldon Sibley Rock Rapids and other points with nine repeater units boosting message strength. Carrier equipment will enable four conversations on one line simultaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Bell Telephone Company
Spencer
Emmetsburg
Primghar
Sheldon
Sibley
Rock Rapids
Gas Tax Revenue for First Five Months of 1931
State Treasurer Ray B. Johnson reports gasoline tax receipts for the first five months of 1931 total 4 452 119 23 dollars, up from 4 178 673 33 in 1930. May receipts exceed one million but fall short of May 1930. Primary road fund takes 526 081 39, secondary 374 000, refund and administration 117 162 79. Estherville Junior College reports eight in spring class. Tax collector G F Ball attended business in Emmet County and was in Bedford for real estate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray B. Johnson
Johnson
Fess
Estherville
Ruthven Notes From Iowa Community June Update
Ruthven Iowa entries describe Mrs J B Nolan and Patricia visiting from Brobile Alabama. Local residents attend funerals, memorials, and school events. Electric Park opens for season and a July Fourth celebration is planned under new manager Gilbertson.
Fairmont Bank King Albert L Ward Dies at 89
Albert L. Ward of Fairmont dies aged 89 after 67 years as a financial leader in Martin County. He located there in 1864 and built extensive real estate holdings from New York to Western Canada. As a major banker and landowner, he served as president and principal stockholder in four banks including Martin County National Truman National and Blue Earth Valley National of Winnebago.
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Albert L. Ward
Fairmont
Parkner
Martin County
New York
Canada
Minnesota
Martin County National
Truman National
Blue Earth Valley National
Winnebago
Donlon Spoke At West Bend And Mallard Memorial Ceremonies
P. H. Donlon conducted Memorial Day talks for the American Legion in West Bend Whittemore Mallard and Rodman on June 2. Legion members led firing squads and salutes for Civil War Spanish American War and World War veterans. Donlon urged youth to engage in public affairs and voting, noting Iowa primaries and gubernatorial races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend
P. H. Donlon
American Legion
West Bend J
Whittemore
Mallard
Legion
Whittermore
DeWitt
Rodman
Mallard Hall
Delilver
Fort Dodge
Keeney
Denton
FP. H
People of
Iowa
Dan Turner
Turner
Iona
Oscar Istad
Arch MacFarlane
44Th General Assembly
Lost Island Township
Ulstad
Donlon
Kipfer Estate Sues Iowa Public Service for 88000
Solo mon Kipfer, administrator of Anna Kipfer’s estate, sues Iowa Public Service Co for 88000 in Fort Dodge federal court. The claim cites Anna Kipfer’s 1980 electrocution near Gilmore City while aiding motorists after a ditching incident as the key event. Also on file is a separate 1929 Lake City injury suit by Cora Winne seeking 25000 from Town Public Service Co for a falling insulator injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Fort Dodge
Iowa Public Service Co
Solomon Kipfer
Anna Kipfer
Town Public Service Co
Cora Winne
Lake City
Father Veit Speaks at Hospital Graduation
Sever nurses will graduate from the Coleman hospital training school this year. The observance of commencement week begins with the alumni banquet on Friday May 2 at the Garrson hotel. Baccalaureate services are Sunday evening May 3 at the Baptist church with Rev Frank Yearmnd delivering. Commencement follows June 1 at the city hall auditorium with Rev William West of Whittemore delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Veit
Estherville News
Coleman Hospital
Garrson Hotel
The
Baptist Church
Frank Yearmnd
William West
Whittemore
City Hall
P. m
Death of Mrs. Carter Noted at Curlew Home
Obituary and community notes from Curlew Iowa record the death of Mrs. Carter at her daughter Mrs. Ed Arndt's home. Burial was in Perry with family and neighbors attending. The column lists numerous local visits, departures, and social events around Curlew and nearby towns.
Coleman Hospital to Hold Annual Free Surgical Clinic
Coleman Hospital in Estherville will host its annual Free Surgical Clinic during June 8 to June 13. The event will be the only free clinic operated this year, with patients still paying regular hospital fees for other services and no charges for the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Hospital
Local News Briefs Touching Community Visits
A resident suffered a bad arm and leg injury after a fall with hopes for a quick recovery. Peters family connections appear as Mrs. Spiker from Rolfe visited last week. H J Brumm hosted the M E Aid gathering on Thursday. Edgar Easton family and Ralph spent Saturday at the Easton home. Dorothy Matthiesen returned home after postgraduate studies at Emmetsboro Junior High. Will Stoltz and children were Curlew visitors Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Stoltz
Fight Red Spiders On Your Evergreens
Red spiders are causing considerable damage to evergreen trees, especially in dry seasons. State entomologist Dr. O J Drake recommends lime sulfur spray mixed one gallon with nine gallons of water as the best control, with some using four pounds of glue per gallon of water as an alternative remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Drake
Bank Robbery Near Laverne Minnesota Claims $2800
Three men robbed the Hardwick State Bank nine miles north of Laverne at noon on Wednesday. They seized about 2800 dollars, escaped in a Chevrolet with red wheels. All suspects were about 25, two wore rough clothing.
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Laverne
Minnesota
Hardwick State Bank
Here
Cuthberts Plan Motor Trip to Dakota Wisconsin Visit
Rev and Mrs A R Cuthbert of Fo stand Fos toria visited daughter Mars AH Gameron and family last week. They plan a motor trip to the Dakotas and Wisconsin this week to visit relatives and friends. Will Mullen of Osceola spent weekend with W J Krejer. A West Bend driver reported rain there though not here. Attorney Richard F Mitchell of FH Dodge delivered Memorial address at Pocahontas and heads the Democratic state committee. Tom Molamphy and wife spent Decoration day with Rose Gordons at Ottosen. sisters. We own the only home lumber yard in Palo Alto County Shadbolt Middleton.
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Harry Eckert
Register and Tribune
John Wax
Rolfe
Leo Terwilliger
BE. J. LeMaire
Merle Turner
Wagner
Mallard
Alec Galloway
Minneapolis
Edna Gustafson
Manson
Hans
Clarence Hatch
Storm Lake
Elmer Mammen
Alza Fisher
Murphy
Turtle Lake
Elsie Ardnt
Fort Dodge
Matt Schupfer
Billy Murphy
Kansas City
H. C. Ridenour
Ned Brown
Gertrude
Emmetsburg
Don Turner
Lizard Lake
Lttle Savage
Graettinger Times
A. R. Cuthbert
Fostoria
Mars
AH. Gameron
Dakotas
Wisconsin
Will Mullen
Osceola
W. J. Krejer
West Bend
Richard F. Mitchell
Dodge
Pocahontas
Democratic Committee
Tom Molamphy
Spencer Man to Study Color Work in Germany
Mr and Mrs Otis Ashley of Spencer have sailed from Montreal to Germany for the summer study of printing color work and book binding. The trip is described as expensive under present conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Man
Germany
Mrs. Otis Ashley of
Spencer
Montreal
Otis
Fifty Legal Students To Stay At The ULL
Fifty legal students will remain in the S U S during the summer to take special work. Openings for teachers and professional people are not as numerous as they were last year.
South Twin Lake Goes Dry Prompting Resort Shifts
South Twin Lake near Pomeroy has dried up with the north lake much lower than in prior seasons. The change will push pleasure seekers to seek other destinations during the upcoming resort season.
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South Twin Lake
Carroll Starts Pool Project in Carroll
The Ameri can Légion begins construction of a 90 by 36 foot swimming pool in Carroll with a $4,535 contract. Work is to be completed by July 1 as the town notes funds are available though many areas delay pools until economic conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Légion
Carroll
Ill Judge Wright of Ft. Dodge Seriously Ill
Judge R. M. Wright, longtime district judge in Ft. Dodge, is seriously ill after major operations. The report notes he is very weak and his condition remains discouraging. The article also mentions a rummage sale by the Congregational church and a few social visits in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Wright
Brennan wins contract to decorate Emmettsburg library
At a Monday meeting of the Emmettsburg Unserboard Frank Brennan was awarded the contract to decorate the main room of the public library. The lower hall was beautified earlier for the kindergarten and Brennan will be paid a little over $100 for his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmettsburg Unsere Board
Frank Brennan
Brennan
Watertown Cloudburst Wrecks Rail Tracks and Yards
Cloudburst hit Watertown South Dakota causing seven inches of rain with early reports from Emmetsburg up to fifteen inches. Rail yard water stood up to fifteen inches deep damaging tracks bridges and grades delaying most trains. Mrs Grace Halstead attended Deveration day exercises in West Bend as guest at brother Jas Salispury home. Local yard ownership noted as the only home owned locker yard in Palo Alto County.
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Watertown
S. D
Emmetsburg
Grace Halstead
West Bend
Jas. Salispury
Palo Alto County
Siladbolt & Middleton
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Roy. M. Dewey
Los Anegeles
California
EB. A. Dewey
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Verne “Goff
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Town City
Fred E. Smith and Son
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Chicago
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Anna May
Clarion
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Mia
Anna Nolan
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J. B. Nolen
Fairmont’s Bank
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Evergreen Cemetery
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the Congregational Church
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Ed Cronk
Wallingford
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Ringsted
Nick Laubenthal
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Ottosen
Thayer Fuel & Ice Co
Francis Drake
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